Nearly eight years ago, Ruth Tisak received an unexpected diagnosis: She had chronic kidney disease caused by arthritis medication, and her kidneys were functioning at… Read more
Category: public health
NOW – Episode 4
In the fourth installment of NOW, get a first-hand look at UPMC McKeesport’s multi-million dollar investment for its patients, a group of scientists researching how… Read more
Epidemiologist Ushers Health Equity Policy into American Public Health Association Bylaws
For the first time since the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the American Public Health Association (APHA) has a policy specifically dedicated to health equity,… Read more
New Center for Vaccine Research Director Weighs in on Recent Outbreaks
Between January and July, measles outbreaks have occurred in 21 different states and the District of Columbia. The measles virus – which starts with benign… Read more
Tribal Legal Preparedness Project Launches at Pitt Public Health
In a public health emergency – such as an infectious disease outbreak or natural disaster – state and federal governments have established laws and procedures… Read more